Inshot Video Downloader

InShot Inc. · InShot Video Downloader is a video and music downloader app that saves online media for offline playback.

Bundle ID video.downloader.videodownloader
Version analyzed 2.6.7
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 21
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What Inshot Video Downloader does

This mobile application is a specialized media acquisition tool and integrated web browser designed to intercept and download video content from various network sources. The architecture combines a multi-tab browsing environment with a dedicated download manager, allowing users to navigate to third-party video hosting sites, detect downloadable resources, and manage file transfers. The application includes pre-configured shortcuts for major social media platforms and provides a structured interface for monitoring real-time download progress and managing local media repositories.

Observed on screen

  • Integrated Web Browser Provides a full navigation interface with multi-tab support, forward/backward controls, and URL entry for locating web-based media assets.
  • Multi-Platform Quick Access Features a dashboard with direct shortcuts to popular domains such as TikTok, Twitter, Vimeo, and Dailymotion to streamline the content discovery process.
  • Asynchronous Download Manager Utilizes a dual-state tracking system categorized into "Progress" and "Finished" sections to monitor active data transfers and store completed files.
  • Tab Management System Enables concurrent browsing sessions through a tabbed interface that supports creating new instances and closing active sessions.
  • URL Input Optimization Includes a specialized input overlay with common syntax shortcuts like "www.", ".com", and "m." to accelerate manual URL entry.
  • Technical Feedback Module Contains a structured reporting interface for logging specific telemetry issues such as download timeouts, resource detection failures, or playback errors.
  • Onboarding and Tutorials Incorporates a "How to Download" instructional sequence to guide users through the media interception and acquisition workflow.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 3 sensitive

19 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES TOPICS standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
REQUEST IGNORE BATTERY OPTIMIZATIONS standard
Modify system settings standard

Modify system settings. Granted from system settings.

com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND APPHUB SERVICE standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

video.downloader.videodownloader.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
RUN USER INITIATED JOBS standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Inshot Video Downloader.

What does Inshot Video Downloader do?

This mobile application is a specialized media acquisition tool and integrated web browser designed to intercept and download video content from various network sources. The architecture combines a multi-tab browsing environment with a dedicated download manager, allowing users to navigate to third-party video hosting sites, detect downloadable resources, and manage file transfers. The application includes pre-configured shortcuts for major social media platforms and provides a structured interface for monitoring real-time download progress and managing local media repositories. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Inshot Video Downloader built with?

Inshot Video Downloader by InShot Inc. is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Inshot Video Downloader use?

FlyTrap detected 21 third-party SDKs inside Inshot Video Downloader, including Amazon Publisher Services, AppLovin MAX and Firebase Analytics. They span areas such as Ads, Analytics, Crash Reporting and Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Inshot Video Downloader request?

Inshot Video Downloader requests 19 permissions. 3 of these are sensitive, such as Write storage, Read storage and Post notifications. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Inshot Video Downloader safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Inshot Video Downloader requests 19 permissions (3 sensitive) and bundles 21 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Inshot Video Downloader available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.